Power Door Lock Sender Battery Problem

Ok something just started happening with our 2016 gmc 2500hd denali 4x4 with the diesel.

Power door lock sender battery problem.

Vaupell says he s seen replacements range from 200 to 700 depending on the car s make and how much labor is involved. The lock actuators clearly work just aren t being given the correct signals. With that said power disruptions while driving also remain a common complaint. If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly.

Don t waste your time changing the power. The fix is to repair the corroded power feed near the battery. In order to fix this problem you will need to remove the door panel and locate the actuator motor. You should be able to jump start the car with no problem.

The reports of this problem have all come from the owners of 97 models. The actuator motor controls the door lock mechanism. The easiest way to find the actuator motor is to match up the new one with an old one. This power glitch would cause the power door locks to activate.

The lock problem may be due to a faulty lock switch. The problem is completely intermittent unfortunately or fortunately i guess depending on how you look at it. The remote door lock and unlock wont work every time from either of our fobs. We bought this truck last august so i cant imagine the batteries in both of our fobs have died at the exact same time and only 7.

There is no clear culprit because of this. Flaky power door lock controller i have had a few people complain to me that their remote keyless entry seems to be locking the doors on its own. According to costhelper the average cost to repair a power door lock is between 50 and 200 but may cost as much as 600 at a car dealership depending on the problem the cost of replacement parts and how long the labor takes. For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key.

Preferably charge it up with a charger and disconnected from the car. Typically you will hear a buzzing sound prior to it quitting altogether. Over time through use this motor can go bad. Some days the problem is there other days all of the door locks work perfect when i press lock on the key fob.

Interestingly enough when people have problems with the general motors positive battery cable they often complain about the power door lock actuators activating by themselves. How to fix power door locks. Door locks not working but you can hear them going on and off. Lincoln town car ford crown vic mercury grand marquis.

Remove a door panel for a dodge ram fix a power door lock window or speaker this video explains it all in detail.